You did, and then EMBELLISHED it by saying those extra points might make no difference to you in the end. All I'm saying by way of explaining the large following, is that those points are still ultimately a factor and that for others (and you) might very well make the difference in the end.
I agree with this. If I was in the mix for a latter stages European ticket (as opposed to way down the pecking order), this is exactly the sort of game I'd be going to in order to bolster my points. Plus we are well capable of winning this trophy.
Another vote for playing a strong side with a few of the kids involved in the squad.
I am not sure there is that much of a downside in progressing deep into this competition really as we won't take it "Premier league/Europa league" seriously until the quarter finals if we get there. Until then...